Lot 282

Ancient Kidarite Huns Seated King type Copper Unit

Auction # 12 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 10000 - 12000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
JONS # 230, Cribb and Singh, Type 1
Metal Composition
Copper
Lot Grade/Condition
fine to very fine
Diameter
20.64 mm
Weight
5.17 gms
Denomination
Unit
Calendar/Year
4th-5th Century AD

Ancient, Kidarite Huns (4th-5th Century AD), Seated King type, Copper Unit, 5.17 gms, 20.64 mm, Obverse: Diademed and ornamented seated king, front facing, Brahmi legend ‘Deva(putra)’ and ‘ΚΙΔΑΡΑ’ (Kidara) in right field, Reverse: Front facing seated Goddess holding a Cornucopia in left hand and Lotus bud stalk in right hand, JONS # 230, Cribb and Singh, Type 1, fine to very fine, extremely rare.